Start Bay wave buoy observations on Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Hourly readings from the Start Bay wave buoy for Tue, Jul 21, 2026, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn 21 July 2026, Start Bay recorded 48 wave observations across two observed days, with full coverage of the calendar period. Wave heights averaged 0.8 ft (0.6–1.2 ft), periods averaged 3.6 seconds (3–4 seconds), and water temperature averaged 19°C (18.6–19.8°C); no wind measurements were supplied.
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for Tue, Jul 21, 2026
About Start Bay wave buoy
Start Bay is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the south Devon coast. First deployed in April 2007, it measures waves entering the bay between Start Point and the Dartmouth approaches. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | ENE | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | NE | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.3 | |
| 1 | 3 | SE | 19.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | ESE | 19.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.5 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.4 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.5 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.6 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.7 | |
| 1 | 3 | E | 19.2 | |
| 1 | 4 | SE | 18.9 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.1 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 19.0 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.6 | |
| 1 | 4 | E | 18.7 |